Why Do They Do That? Understanding Young Children’s Behaviors Through a Cultural Lens

Audience: A Birth to Five Social Emotional Training Series for: Home Visitors, Social Workers, Head Start Staff, OB, Pediatric and Public Health Nurses, Infant Mental Health Specialists, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and all others working with very young children and their families.

Content: Culture and language impact the social emotional development of young children. Learn how some behaviors that are perceived difficult and challenging may be misinterpreted, yet deemed acceptable by their families and communities. Strategies designed to bridge these differing expectations which can impact children's opportunities to learn will be the focus of this training. Discussions utilize the CSEFEL'S (The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) “Teaching Pyramid” to support social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors of young children.

To register and see conference information please view the TBAISD Professional Development Webpage

For questions about the workshop/conference, please contact Joan Shirilla at (313) 407-1172

For questions regarding registration, please contact Robin Hornkohl at (231)922-6437